Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL
#867
LG G8X ThinQ
#496Category Breakdown
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL
LG G8X ThinQ
Performance
88.588.6
Camera
97.296.1
Display
85.680.4
Battery
28.188.7
Build
81.281.2
Connectivity
77.375.3
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
67.675.9
Summary
- The Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL and LG G8X ThinQ both feature premium build quality with Gorilla Glass and aluminum frames, though the ROG Phone is slightly heavier at 200g compared to the G8X's 192g.
- The ROG Phone has a 6.0-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the G8X offers a larger 6.4-inch OLED display at 60Hz, both supporting HDR.
- In terms of performance, the ROG Phone is powered by the Snapdragon 845, whereas the G8X utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 855, providing better overall performance.
- Camera capabilities are similar, with both having a 12 MP main sensor and 4K video recording, but the G8X features a higher resolution 32 MP selfie camera.
- Both devices have a 4000mAh battery, but the G8X supports wireless charging and has a lower charging speed of 21W compared to the ROG Phone's 30W.
- Software-wise, the ROG Phone runs on a gaming-focused UI based on Android 8.1, while the G8X comes with Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 12, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL
LG G8X ThinQ
General
Release Date
2018
2019, November 01
Announced
2018
2019, September 06
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.4"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR
OLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.96 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS8 MP, 12mm (ultrawide), no AF
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 9mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide)
32 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
Panorama, HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, (3-axis gyro-EIS)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
30W wired, QC4
21W wired, PD, QC39W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.8 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm (6.25 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
159.3 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
200 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Black
New Aurora Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat20 1960/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, accessory connector
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ROG Gaming X UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer